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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

FIERCE CHIEF MARSHA; - I'm; int
Grand Ledge of the state OF the n sIN, y;
Order Of the Sons and Daughters oil loses,
q colored ORGANIZATION, was 10 session mere
yestardav ahon: noon band OF the Greer
il Washington arrived in the city and pro
ca.fed to the ball on 81 Asaph street, nea; :
King. headed by John Schsnkiin' tne cnlei
marshal In the evening IS the rouge ca,ne
from the hall 10 the street 10 ioFhi III nv
81 nsrsde. sandy, The eleven year oid
son Of Mr. Wm. Murray, go: in schanklln.a
,rsy when the latter struck him with his
word hitting him on the hip. MOI seem
;ng to care what he had done, Schankiin
teot nourishing his sword, and struck a
.;tte bow named joe West. slightly cutting
al. ear. Complaint was made at police
,rodouarters and the Chief Marshal
oa. shortly afterward taken into custody,
and This morning srraigned before the
AIavo-. A friend Of Schanklin'5 from WASH
in@fon who holds higher position IN the
ordfr was present at the hearing, and tes'
tifed to the previous good conduct of the
ocrnsed. The Mayor upon hearing the ev'
;dence. concluded that Schanklin's act was
not due to malice sgeinst the boys, and
fined him $40, a: the same time telling coin
ih,e accused and his friend that when their
ordrr in future desires 10 parade they had
liter apply for policeman to keep the
.yoy clear, ard not undertake 10 clear the
arrest with sword.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22
LOCAL BREVITHES.

The Aoueduct Bridge Co. has offered TO
: ,npiomise the debt due the District o, , 20
iu... Tia and the commissioners have oeeS
ad, ed to do so.
!. view of the early establishment of the
free delivery system in this city. and to in-
sure the prompt delivery Of the mails, it is
very important that the citizens should no.
tify their correspondents to direct their
mail matter to the street and pumber oil
their residence.
4 horse belonging to VIM. Simms was badly
hurt ON st. Asaph street, near King. yesterday
evening, by sticking nail in his foot
marriage license was issued in Washington
Yesterday to Jack DSfilemuer and Mary Settle,
beth Of Rsppahannock county.
The Alexandria Musical Association met last
night, after their summer recess, and resumed
their rehcarsals.
number of persons left here to day to attend
the Gainesville races.
Mr. q i. Price will have somo fine salt water
t4i'ors, trout and spots in market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22
By Il. T. Lucas, Auctioneer.

BY L. T. Lucas, Auctioneer.
ON SATURDAY, September Oath, at twelve
" o'clock NJ, i'll front of the Royal street en-
trance to the Market Building, will DO offered for
sale at public auction tho LOT OF GROUND and
IMPROVEMENTS thereon, described as follows :
Beginning at point OH King street p feet and
inches to tho cast of Payne street, running thence
eastwardly with King street and binding thereon
20 feet S inches; thence northwardly parallel
with Payne street 100 feet 10 1O-feet alloy ;
thence wostwardy on said alley and parallel to
King street 20 feet and inches; thence south
wardly with a line parallel to Payne street 100
feet to tho beginning. The improvements consist
of n TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLING with back
buildings, in good condition.
Terms of Sale: Onc-third OF tho purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the residue in two equal
payments at twelve and twenty -four months from
the day of sale; the purchaser to execute bond,
with security, for tho deferred payments, bearing
interest; the title To be retained until the whole
of the purchase money is paid. Conveyancing n!
the cost of the purchaser.
sep19 3, GEORGE BAUER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

WANTED FOR ENLIGHTENMENT. The pc
lice authorities lest night received lele
gram from Norfolk, asking them to arrest
two colored men named Samuel Jefferson
aud George Carter, who were wanted for
embozzlemcut and who, it was thought, had
taken the Gamer Jane Mosely for this city.
Officer Taylor was at the wharf this morn
ing when the Mcsely arrived, but tho men
were not on board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

ARKENDALE Mr. Peyt2n, q itch New
Yorker, who recently purchased from Mr.
smith Lee the place in Stafford county, on
the Potomac river, known rs A.kenGale, is
now fitting up the house aud grounds which
he will use AS cunning and fishing resort
for himself and friends. A vessel load of
lumber aud ether materials TO be used in
the improvements there will leave here to.
morrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

PERSONAL Rev. Geo. somervillc, former,
Il of this city, but now assistant rector OF
;ie ce church. Petersburg, has declined the
call recently extended him to the church at
Mr.. Jordan W. Lambert, formerly of this
city bu! now OF st. Louis is on the commit
tee appointed to receive the President, on
his visit to that city,
Mrs. NJ. Rooney, who has been visiting
Mrs. B f. Baeeott, asreturned to her home
in Brooklyn. n. y, 10 tho regret of her
many friends here. She vas accompanied
by her niece, Miss Viah Baggott.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

The STEAMER BlsHoP.-Tha steamer
Henry Z. Bishop, which during the summer
ran as an excursion boat from Washington
to Lower Cedar Point, hut which was re
Gently tied up ut Washington, having been
libeed BY the Henry Brothers, of Baltimore
who had chartered her, passed down the
river this morning on her way to Ne"
York, whence she cane. 1t i. rot Known
what action Was taken shout he ihel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

PoLIcM RFPoRr.-Lest night was clear
and mill, with two prisoners and one lodser
at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed Of The
following cases:
John Schanlllin, colored, arrested Big OH.
csr Hayes, charged with an assault on boy
named Sandy Murray. was fined SO
Roxie Smith, coored, arrested 10y officers
Bremen and Davis, charged with M assault
on Carrie Bell, also colored, was discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

OFF FOR ALLENTowN.-A number Of the
members Of tho Columbia S. +. d. Co,
headed by President William A. smoot
aud Fire Warden Geo. +. French, and &C
cotnpanied by some OF their friends, in ell
numbering twenty six, lett here last night
for Allentown. Pa, to take part 10 the fire
mems celebration now in progress. They
did not take their hose carriage with them
nor we're they accompanied by band rs
WAS expected They vii! return on Satur-
6ay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

MINISTER CALLED.-A meeting OF the
congregation Of the Second PRESBYTERIAN
Cbuch was held last night for the purpose
Of considering the matter OF calling pastor
tor that church. 1t was first proposed to
appoint committee from the Elders and
Dsacona aud the congregation TO recon-
,nn,.d q suitable person for the vacant pull
nh bnl subsequently it was determined to
"a ;n.o nm election for pastor forthwith. a
,.et.s Of ten minutes was taken, during
,,.,ich the fact was developed that large
mi ,riiy favored calling Rev. J. |. Vance, OF
Wy,heville. to the pastoratc of the church,
though there were scattering votes for sew.
sraI other gentlemen. Upon being called
10 order formal ballot was taken, when
air Vance received all the votes save eight
ar n,ne Of those present The vote was Ii
nails made unanimous, and Elder George
Wise was appointed TO prosecute the call,
after which the meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

The M1NsTRELs The Rice, Hart & Ry-
man Minstrels will appear at the Opera
House to night, and from the reputation the
company has it is sure that all who may at
tend will be pleased with the entertainment.
The company played Indianapolis, Md, last
night and gave general satisfaction to large
audience The company made street pa.
rade to day, and attracted large crowd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22
FRANCIS L. SMITH, Oh >

1 certify that Francis L. Smith, one of the COM
missoners of sale in the chancory cause of Roles
VS.. Cheshire pending in the CircutCourt of Fair
fax comfy, has given the bond, with approved Sc
curity, in the penalty of $500, as required By the
decree Of sale in said cause.
aus17 w4w wv. GRAHAM, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

DEAD.-Mr. Amos b. Slaymaker received
a telegram this morning announcing the
death of his half brother, Walter Slsymaker,
at Chattanooga, Tenn, near which place he
had been engaged in mining. No particu-
lars of the death have been learned hut it is
feared BY his friends that he WAS killed by
some of the miners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22
LOCAL News

For this section cooler, threatening weatl cate J.
with rain, light 10 fresh winds, beeou-'"S io''"
erly. and fresh TO brisk along the coast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

WILL STAY IN RIcHMoND.-A short time
ago it was reported that Mr.. Sol. Haas. the
traffic manager of the associated railways,
would remove his office from this city TO
Washington. Yesterday it was decided that
the change would not be made, and SO MIR.
Haas will remain in Richmond.-ItmeS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22
AUCTION SALES.

rJlAKE NOTICE. That on the 25th day of Octo
4 Der, 1887, l will sell, in obedience to an order
of the stockholders and directors of the VIRGIN.
IA MARBLE COMPANY, the following SHARES
and CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, to wit: Certif-
cate No i for 234 shares; certificates Nos. II
aud 5 for 3i2 shares; certificate No. 10 for 70
shares; certificates Nos 20 and so for 100 shares
and certificate No. IS for 10 shares. The sale
will be made ct public auction to the highest bid.
der at II NJ, in front of the postotice at Marshall,
Fauquier county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

We are requested to call the attention OF
the police, and that of the railroad officials
as well, 10 the gangs of negro men and boys
who coneregate in and around the empty
ears at the extreme western end of the Vir-
ginia Midland yards, and who conduct them
selves in very diso,dsrly aud disgusting
manner, one of whom exposed himself to
the view of the passers by in West End in
an entirely nude state Yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

f1INE PRESERVES-Cross& Blackwelrs Pie
& served Damsons, Plums, Currants, strawbcr-
res. Peaches, Apricots and Cherries just received
by Isep1 J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

The finance committee of the City Couu-
Gil met last night, examined and approved
the June vouchers, and transacted some
other routine business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

NOFFEES-We DO not sell package Coflees; sell
~ only pure Colees, freshly roasted and ground
at our store.
ie2 j. g. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

New PATENT ADJUSTABLE IRON
~ PLANES-Thc subscribers have received
lot OF tho above Planes as samples, to which they
invite attention at the southeast corner of King
and Royal streets al lOw prices Call and examine.
suc16 ]. r. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

}lI.OWER POTS-Just received lot of Flower
Z Pots, assorted sizes, neat and durable, with
or without sauccrs, at
fcbi5 z. j. MILLER. son & cos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

lust Observation-Disclosures lot of TAYLOR'S
q IMPROVED PATENT BUSTLES, sclf-fold-
ing, aud for comfort and durability cannot be sur
passed. Latest style.
sop5 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

0NDON PURPLE.
81
Just received fresh supply st
les w F. CREIGHTON & cos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

FRESH INVOICE OF FINE TEAS, includ-
a ing our EXTRA MINED TEA at SOC per ID,
Just received by
sep14 j. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-22

IINAMELED PRESERVING KETTLES, Cher.
II ~ Seedcrs and Fruit Presses, wholesale and
retail at SO King, corner Royal street, by
ie9 J.. r. CREIGHTON & SON.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-08-25
A chicago Mans rhrllllng Experience.

Thomas Trimm, a Chicago commercial trav-
elor tells the following story: Il was sitting on
the coal. box in tho rear of the NTH coach back
of the baggage-car, and the first warning had
of the accident was n cracking sound from the
front and realized ut once that there was trou-
BILE In a moment the car / was in began 10
sink and jumped for the strap that holds the
bell-cord, but missed IL; and at that moment
the car was telescoped Tho lights went out,
and instantly found myself wodgod in as In
wise betwen the door of tho car at my back ana
car-seats, irons, beams, sticks, and heap oi
humanity, dead and alive, all around me;
soon found that my legs were wedged in 80 that
/ could not get out. was not hurt, and began
to feel around near me TO learn what was hold
ing my legs 1t was very dark, and could not
sMy chin was resting OH top of IA dead woman
and all around me were tho bleeding dead ana
wounded. Under my right arm was man
struggling and crying for help, but in short
time / knew that he was dead. The air was
fillt with the most melancholy aud heart
rending cries, some calling out the names ma , OF
and others begging for aid. For three hours
remained in that fix, and TO add to the other
horrors Of the situation could smell smoke
and see blaze and sparks, and OF course 1
thought the cars were ahre, and believed that II
aid did not come soon we would DO roasted
The dread Of being wedged in there, with al
my senses retained and having a fire slowly
creeping upon me to surely roast me was TOO
horrible to be told-it must be experienced to
aAt Rrst when 1 learned that was not Sc
riodsly injured had hopes OF getting out
sooner lator, but when 1 turned my mead
and looking out saw sparks my hoart sank,
and lOnged for my gun 80 that when the fire
would be too close to be bearable could end
my lfo. tried to get my po o;ketknife out 70
use il 1 found that TO be roasted but
could not get into INV pocket. Great beads OF
sweat ran down my face, but my mouth and
tongue were parched Every ono and every.
thing in our car was confined in space about
ten foet square, and about two thirds OF those
in the car were killed outright. while all were
injured more or less l was the least hurt Of
! any in the car. Many men were Offering gold
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-08-25

station AZ which the train stopped The brskes
were not thrown on Of one of the coaches, and
when y started the coupling broke, which
necessitated sending to Forest for another coach.
All these delays threw the train over an h0zf
lato, and IL was running at terrinc speed 10
make up for lost time. Mr.. Murphy says the
estimate Of forty miles an hour usually given
was too slow Whom Mr.. Murphy and his wife
stepped on the train they entered the second
car from the sleeper, but finding no two seats
cars further ana tried 20 get seats In IL They
failed and 70 this failure they owe their livos
as every ono In that car was killed. Returning
to the car which they first entered, they found
two seats which had boen turned so as TO face
each other which were occupied by IL s. Har-
ter and wife, Of PEORIA On expressing wish
to occupy one OF these seats Mr.. Hartsr at once
courteously complied, and they sat down and
were chatting pleasantly up TO the time OF tho
disaster. These seats were in the rear, and OF
the whole party occupying the car, about forty
hve, only tve were saved-Mr Murphy and
wife, Mr.. Harter and wife, and one other, un-
known. The first intimation OF the disaster
was a humping sound, followed almost imm0-
diately by u sound resembling the kissing OF
steanl, caused by the cars sliding over each
other The next minute passed as though in
he was badly bruised and that the car was In
ruins. Thore were few grOans, as nearly all
were killed an quickly as though struck by
with the exception OF the little corner occu-
pied by the party alluded et,, e In that coTner
ting back and forth as though it might fall at
any moment A bright light shone In through
the roofless car caused by the fire on the bridge
and probably from the reflection from the loco
motive headlight, and Mrs. Murphy exclaimed,
my God The train is ON fire." Mr.. Murphy,
whose shirt was covered with blood. realized
for the FIRST time that he was badly hurt. Mr..
Harter at once kicked out window, crawled
through, and was followed by his wife. The
light by this time had gone down, and In the
tho the 1S %up5E Sr.xss sss
through tho window and stood ON the outside,
when he realized that he was at q considerable
height from tho ground. How far he did not
know, but he told his wife he would jump, and
IL he could safely, for her to follow. He then
leaped into the unknown distance, found IL
same, and, being a strong, stalwart man, was
able to catch her In his arms and hold her.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-08-25
Evils OF Hotel Life.

Ex-senator Roscoe Conkling is very
seldom seen around public places now
adays. Particularly is this the case at
night time. He has great dread of
visiting hotel corridors, where he was
once such conspicuous figure. saw
him in the Hoffman House few days
ago for the first time in many months,
and he had no sooner made his appear
ance than he was surrounded by q
group of admirers. He took particu-
lar pains to let it be known that he
was there upon business, and that had
it not been of a most urgent character
he would have avoided it, as it brought
him to place that he held in absolute
adherence.
at will seem strange, gentlemen" :"
he said, "that i, who have been in pub
lie life so long, should say that hate
to be seen in this public place, but it
is fact. 1 think that any man who
will keep out of these places, except
when he has business, will be much
happier. slike to see a man hang
ing around these public resorts, for it
creates the impression that he has moth
ing better to do"
Here he raised his hat and brushed
back his Hyperion curl, which is q
favorite habit of his, and turned to a
well-known character who IL always
conspicuous about the hotel corridors,
and said in q half joking manner: II
am ashamed of you. Why are you not
good like me? Get room in quiet
neighborhood instead of fooling away
your time around here-read or do
something that is useful. Nothing
hurts man more in the eyes of busi-
ness men than being continually before
the public gaze. If you would once
follow my example you would learn
that this hotel life is miserable one.
The ex-senator again paused to toy
with his Hyperion curl and then alb
ruptly added: Goodnight, gentlemen
have been here too long already, and
beat hasty retreat.
/ could not help pondering over wha
had heard Mr.. COnkling say, and th'
moro l did so the more was impressed
with the wisdom of his remarks
BrOOklun Times.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-08-25
X CRAWLING, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1887


might have believed u possible.s But three,
and those three No, no, mol It must
be true. He had caressed his own child.
What step TO take he knew not. Was he
happy or miserable, or both2 Joy was
mingled with distress and hopelessness.
She. his wife, welded 10 another-for he
knew his marriage could easily have been
set aside. Here, after years of continued
search, 10 find her thus-beyond his reach.
"My child-for some powerful instinct
tells me she is mine--to be forever with
held from me! o, God, pity me-" he cried
out in distress.
How he reached his rooms he hardly
knew.
Arriving there he tried to think of some
course TO pursue, but could decide on
nothing.
What could he dor His brain was In a
whirl. He ordered his valet to have the
groom bring his saddle-horse at once.
As he stood at the window, waiting for
his orders to be executed, he saw a party
emerge from the adjoining house, q tall
gentleman. the lady in black, maid, nurse,
aud his child. They entered carriage
and were driven rapidly away.
A maddening thought occurred to him.
They may be taking final leave Of the
city. -
II must act; something must be done
before il is too late"
He jumped on his horse and followed
the carriage for long distance, and he
saw his worst fears realized.
Their evident destination was the depot,
where they would soon board train that
would bear them swiftly away from his
view forever.
He reins his horse nearer the carriage,
and side by side keeps pace the distance
of block.
The carriage stops.
A lady screams In wild delight.
Laura LIE Favre recognizes in him her
long lost-husband.
Eugene" comes from her lips.
In an instant he is face 10 face with his
loved one-under more perplexing condi-
tions; for he dares not claim her until he
understands the relationship that man by
her side bears toward her.
He is speechless; but she is conscious
of the fact that an explanation must be
made before he dare claim her.
She quickly introduces her uncle, Le-
land lie Favre, who, she briefly states.
since the death of her father, two years
or md her chnd.
40, how have prayed for this hourl"
AT last, said Eugene, II am rewarded
y, my darling, my two darllngs.
The footman takes charge of the saddle
horse, the carriage door is opened, Eugene
enters, and, barring the very Objectionable
presence of witnesses, this is to him like
stepping into heaven.
Little Eugenie, with an inherited love
for her father, puts her baby arms around
his neck and calls him "papa." He haC
never dreamed of this additional joy--tha
of finding daughter daughter. HI
felt amply repaid for all his years Of
misery. Her love unchanged-his intensi.
fed Oh! theirs would be undisturbeC
bliss through the future.
Each had volumes to relate, and togethe
they travelled for months enjoying thei
second honeymoon. They returned to thej
old home in America, and there, on he
twenty second birthday, they held CRANE
reunion OF old friends, who joyfully con
graduated them, all agreeing that "Trutl
is stranger than fiction"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-08-25
Pooling the Old Soldier.

1t is touching thing to see On old
soldier hurry mp to get around the cor
ner when he hears bugle call that is
familiar to him. The bugle call excites
him, and he pricks up his ears and
hurries, limping may be, anxious to see
what is going on around the corner.
The bugle rings out the assembly"
for instance, and the cd soldier thinks
there is q cavalry company forming
around the corner, and he will DO there
to see If they get into position correct
ly. He comes mp putting, his old lame
leg little tired, takes off his hat and
wipes the perspiration of his brow
and looks for the soldiers. When he
sees that the bugle call came from q
perapbulating wa'fle peddlor he would
kick himself il his old leg was not
lame. What connection there is be-
tween an army bugle and waffle wag-
on is mystery. 1t is cruel to fool old
soldiers by playing a cavalry call TO col
lect hungry people around q waffle
wagon. .--Peck's Sttn.